Toyota Previa (2001)
2001 Toyota Previa
CarHunch analysed 2,886 real MOT records for the 2001 Toyota Previa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Toyota Previa's first-time MOT pass rate of 72.3% sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these ageing MPVs tend to arrive at test with more issues than typical for their age. More concerningly, 38.8% of Previas have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable thresholds and a red flag for potential buyers.
At an average mileage of 112,000 miles for a 23-year-old vehicle, these Previas are running fairly high, and the average of 5.15 failures and 28.7 advisories per test reflects the cumulative wear you'd expect from a hard-worked family hauler. Before committing to any 2001 Previa, insist on a pre-purchase inspection covering the suspension and braking system specifically—those dangerous defect patterns suggest structural or safety-critical weakening.
What to check before buying a 2001 Toyota Previa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (81%) | 2,343 | 72.2% | 5.29 |
| Diesel (16%) | 457 | 72.4% | 4.57 |
| LPG (3%) | 76 | 74.6% | 4.66 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 5 | 71% | 7 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 94.4% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 63.9% | 1.5 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Toyota Previa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Toyota Previa vehicles fall between 87,654 and 128,211 miles.
2001 Toyota Previa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 353 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Toyota Previa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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78.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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77.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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63.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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53.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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53.1%
Oil leak
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48.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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